Episode 2.10: Lazy Readers II – The Elitists Strike Back

May 20, 2010 under Podcasts

The sequel to Episode 68 of the Drawerbox, we revisit the concept of a Lazy Reader and how comic fans can be blamed for the woes of the industry. From the 11 o’clock message boards to Steve Harris on Twitter, the concept of Lazy Readers rears its ugly head once more. Also more Supershow talk, a return to DCBS, FCBD 2010, IRON MAN 2, and finally the BLACK PANTHER cartoon that we’re still waiting to see in America… well most of us. And finally we wrap up with a RECENT READS segment that includes my personal history with SAVAGE DRAGON, and what I’ve thought of Erik Larsen over the years, DOCTOR WHO: TIME MACHINATIONS (IDW), CHEW Vol 1 TPB (Image), BRAVE AND THE BOLD #33 (DC), MIGHTY AVENGERS #36 (final issue,Marvel), SIEGE #4 (Marvel), DARK AVENGERS 16 (Marve, final issue), FLASH #1 (DC), S.H.I.E.L.D #1 (Marvel), RICHARD STARK’S PARKER the HUNTER (IDW), ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ULTIMATE COLLECTION Vol 2 (Marvel), and finally the FCBD IRON MAN/THOR one shot (Marvel). Whew!

Music : “Thunder Chicken” – The Mighty Imperials

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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.2

May 6, 2010 under Podcasts

The Doctor Who supplemental returns with a look at the eleventh Doctor’s debut in the TARDIS and then a look back to some classic episodes from the Tom Baker era covering seasons 16 and 17. Join in on the fun and don’t forget your sonic screwdriver!

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Episode 2.9: Super Show 2010 and other Musings

April 29, 2010 under Podcasts

The reports of the demise of the Drawerbox have been greatly exaggerated… even in this episode! Don’t fret about my rambling on about podfading because the Drawerbox isn’t going anywhere!

This episode is Frankenstein’s Monster in that it has been assembled from parts recorded at different times over the last month. I try making up for this monstrosity by including some fun musical interludes including samples of Paolo Nutini’s newest CD that I’m digging on quite a bit lately.

The main thrust of this episode is my adventures at the CGS Super Show, followed up by the usual Recent Reads Rambling that you’ve come to expect, including too many books to even list! Be sure to weigh in on my rant on MIGHTY AVENGERS though! I want to know what people think on how that series is wrapping up!

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Episode 2.8: Best of the Rack 2009

February 14, 2010 under Podcasts

Time for the annual Best of the Rack episode where Just Bill looks back on his favorite books of the past year.

(And before anyone points it out, yeah I messed up with the music – thematically and without fade in/outs… but I’m too lazy to go back and fix it!)

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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.1

January 3, 2010 under Podcasts

The Doctor Who Supplemental returns and Just Bill rambles on as usual.  The focus of this episode is the Classic Doctor Who series, seasons 13-15 in the Tom Baker era, and also brief comments concerning David Tennant’s final episode as the Doctor, THE END OF TIME.

Serials discussed in this episode are:

  • THE ANDROID INVASION
  • THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS
  • THE SEEDS OF DOOM
  • THE MASQUE OF MANDRAGORA
  • THE HAND OF FEAR
  • THE FACE OF EVIL
  • THE ROBOTS OF DEATH
  • THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG
  • HORROR OF FANG ROCK
  • THE INVISIBLE ENEMY
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Episode 2.7: Short and Sweet: State of the Podcast Address

December 21, 2009 under Podcasts

Happy Holidays!  A short but sweet holiday episode giving some news about the future of the podcast and a quick rundown of Recent Reads.

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Episode 2.6: November Recap

December 13, 2009 under Podcasts

Recapping the highs and lows from the month of November including the sudden passing of Eric Martin, the Trek to Wild Pig, and birthdays and Black Friday.  Also I look at the ULTIMATE WATCHMEN DVD and rank my favorite STAR TREK movies.

The RECENT READS for this episode are:

  • Nova #30
  • Guardians of the Galaxy #19
  • Incredible Hercules #136 and 137
  • Avengers Initiative #29
  • Booster Gold #25
  • Recent issues from the Superman Family of books
  • X-Factor #50
  • Dark Reign, the List: X-Men
  • Punisher #11
  • Batgirl #2-4
  • Mighty Avengers #30
  • Star Wars Legacy Volume 2: Shards
  • 1985 tpb
  • Irredeemable Vol. 1 tpb
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Episode 2.5: Awesome Collected Editions

November 8, 2009 under Podcasts

This episode is mainly a RECENT READS/RANDOM THOUGHTS segment, comprised mostly of hardcover collected editions, and then Just Bill turns Schizophrenic in trying to decide to cut back, wait for trade, or succumb to the call of $3.99 comics as he goes through the DCBS spreadsheet for items shipping in January.

This episode’s Recent Reads are:

  • CAPTAIN BRITAIN OMNIBUS
  • LOCKE & KEY Vol. 2 HEAD GAMES
  • HULK Vol. 3 HULK NO MORE
  • WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN
  • BLACKEST NIGHT #4
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #572
  • MIGHTY AVENGERS #30
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Episode 2.4: Blame it on Farrell

November 2, 2009 under Podcasts

In this episode brought to you prematurely by the encouragement of Farrell, Just Bill rambles and fumbles in his attempt to talk about SPX 2009 and Baltimore Comic Con 2009, and then an insane number of Recent Reads:

  • Marvels Project #1 & 2
  • Justice League: Cry For Justice #1
  • Incredible Hercules #132 – 135
  • Archie #600
  • Dominic Fortune #1
  • Superman Secret Origin #1
  • Action Comics #879 and others
  • Supergirl #35
  • Secret Six
  • Planetary #27
  • Black Panther #40, 41
  • Star Trek: Assignment Earth #1
  • Teen Titans #72
  • Last Days of Animal Man #1
  • War of Kings: Who Will Rule?
  • Fantastic Four #571
  • Mighty Avengers #29
  • Guardians of the Galaxy #18
  • Nova #29
  • Incredible Hulk #602
  • Booster Gold #24
  • Batman and Robin #4,5
  • Haunt #1
  • Dark Reign: The List – Avengers
  • Avengers the Initiative #28
  • Adventure Comics #2
  • Captain America: Reborn #3
  • Blackest Night #3
  • Spider-Man: Clone Saga #1
  • New Mutants #5
  • Sicko
  • Wasteland #21-25
  • Brave and the Bold #27
  • R.E.B.E.L.S. #8 and Annual 1
  • X-Factor #48,49
  • Essex County Trilogy
  • Sweet Tooth #1
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Episode 2.3: Asterios Polyp and the Nobody

September 26, 2009 under Podcasts

In this episode the main focus is on David Mazzuccheli’s Asterios Polyp and also a second look at Jeff Lemire’s The Nobody.

Then in the Recent Reads segment, a look at:

  • Amazing Spider-Man #600
  • Captain America Reborn #2
  • Flash Rebirth #4
  • Batman and Robin #2 & 3
  • Fantastic Four #570
  • Incredible Hulk #601
  • Batgirl #1
  • Adventure Comics #
  • GoTG #17
  • Nova 28
  • War of Kings #6
  • Blackest Night #2
  • Green Lantern #45
  • Blackest Night Batman #1
  • Green Lantern Corps #39
  • Blackest Night Superman #1
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Episode 2.2: Summer Vacation Reading

September 7, 2009 under Podcasts

Episode 2.2 “Summer Vacation Reading”

Another long delayed, and entirely too long episode! The long break leads to lots of material to discuss… as in 92 comics and 12 trades and hardcovers, not to mention movies and TV! If you think you can stand it, download and listen to Just Bill wax on (and on) about:

Deer Assassinations! Hardware Woes! Comic Shops! G.I. Joe! The Time Traveler’s Wife! True Blood! Being Human! Defying Gravity! Star Trek on DVD!

And then we finally get to comics, with Recent Reads including:

Captain Britain and MI:13

Batman and Robin

Legion of 3 Worlds

Power Girl

New Mutants

Red Robin

Spock: Reflections

Star Trek: Mission’s End

Secret Six

Avengers the Initiative

Dark Reign Young Avengers

New Avengers

Mighty Avengers

Immortal Iron Fist

IMMORTAL WEAPONS

Captain America

Nova

Guardians of the Galaxy

War of Kings

X-Factor

Incredible Hercules

Flash Rebirth

Booster Gold

Brave and the Bold

BLACKEST NIGHT

Green Lantern

TALES of the CORP

GREEN LANTERN CORP

Wednesday’s Comics

REBELS

Warlord

Incredible Hulk

Justice Society of America

The UnWritten

Savage Dragon

Batman

THE NOBODY

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE

DMZ volume 5

TERRY MOORE’S ECHO

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN the ULTIMATE COLLECTION Vol 1

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL

ANGEL SPOTLIGHT

THE SWORD

STAR TREK YEAR FOUR: THE ENTERPRISE EXPERIMENT

Star Trek is MIRROR IMAGES

INVINCIBLE ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL 4

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Episode 2.1: The Return of the Drawerbox!

June 29, 2009 under Podcasts

After a three month break, the Drawerbox returns with a bang!

In this episode, lotsa Star Trek talk… from the original series through the Next Generation, Star Trek comics, action figures, and of course, the new movie!

Then, Just Bill takes a trip to revisit the very first comic store he ever stepped foot in!  It’s a trip down memory lane!

And finally, it’s all wrapped up with another edition of Recent Reads and Random Thoughts!

Download it! Listen! Savor it!  It’s the return of the Drawerbox!!!

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The Episode 100 Special

March 26, 2009 under Podcasts

It has become customary to celebrate “milestones” in both comics and in comics podcasting, so in this episode we try to mix things up and celebrate Episode 100 by inviting a co-host on for the show.  Due to technical difficulties and personality issues regarding semantics we have some mixed results in that regard but hopefully it will still lead to some pleasant listening!  :)

And never fear – ENTER THE DRAWERBOX returns with a look at Acclaim Comics’ reboot of the Solar character.

And lots of books are talked about in RECENT READS & RANDOM THOUGHTS but I lost my notes and forgot what they were.  So it’s a surprise!  :)

Thanks to John Mayo and comicbookpage.com as always for hosting the podcast.  Also special thanks to  Alexander B. (Teenage Wasteland Podcast) Scott Gardner (Two True Freaks Podcast) Dave Williams (Waiting for the Trade Podcast) and Jason Wood (11 o’Clock Comics Podcast) for their contributions to this episode.

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Episode 99: Because Everyone Must Review the Watchmen

March 11, 2009 under Podcasts

Yeah, you can’t have a comics podcast and not share your impressions of the movie, so here it is.

Also some quick Recent Reads and Random Thoughts on:

  • Legion of 3 Worlds #3
  • Thor #600
  • Immortal Iron Fist #22
  • Godland,the Celestial Edition HC
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Episode 98: Does Format Effect the Reading Experience?

March 3, 2009 under Podcasts

The main topic of the episode is whether or not the format in which you read a comic effects your enjoyment of the material.  Do you prefer singles, trades, Absolutes, or digital comics?  How did the creators believe the work would be consumed?  More questions than answers in this one.  Listen and then give your two cents on the talkback thread at thecomicforums.com.

Next, some more TV Talk…. Doctor Who, Quantum Leap,  Hulk Versus, and more.

And this episode’s Recent Reads and Random Thoughts:

  • Doctor Who the Forgotten #6
  • Locke and Key Head Games #1 & 2
  • Hack/Slash #12, 13, 14
  • Incognito #1
  • Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1
  • War Heroes #1
  • Thor God-Size #1
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